Entering the 9th Grade

Just like wedding, portrait, corporate and nature photography, I also love to document real time events supported with rich and unique stories.

One of our Creative Director at work came across this documentary type photography concept from the New York Times, "One of 8 Million" and inspired me like no other. I've always wanted do documentary photography integrating video and music, but I just couldn't put my finger on it on how to do it.

For two weeks I was itching into getting anything and anybody started for me to see if this is something that I can work on as a set of series. This is my first try of many and I hope that you guys enjoy it and stay tuned on the ones I work on.

An 8th Grader Into High School:

Character Project on USA Network

I just wanted to blog about this new show called, "Character Project" on USA Network. It's a really cool show about 11 portrait photographers with unique styles. I really appreciate and admire them for creating such amazing photographs and being on the top of their careers as creative individuals seeking to help and document lives.

www.http://www.usanetwork.com/characterproject/

Dynah and Paul

Had another engagement session this past weekend. Though it became a little chilly in the sunny side of San Jose, it was perfect. The overcast clouds helped me shoot with even lighting and some cool clouds.

Another fun couple who seems a bit nervous on what to do, but they managed as they became comfortable behind the camera. Next is their wedding in September.

Party: Kaplinksy's Family and Friends

I was hired for a couple of hours to document the Kaplinsky's family birthday gathering with kids. Just a few shots to share.

Suprise: Guess Who?

ABDC's 1st season's winner! Lets see if you recognize a couple of them without their masks.

School: Assumption Festival

Each year I attend the Assumption Catholic School Festival and donate the photos that I take to the school. Here are some that aesthetically came out a bit cooler than most.

Corporate: Galileo Planning Group

Here we have are the 3 partners of the Galileo Planning Group that I covered for their website shoot and corporate photo assets. A wealth management firm that deals only with clients who are worth 10 million dollars or higher. You can find more about them by reading about their services on their website: www.galileoplanningroup.com. A site that I had also designed through Solutionset.com.

DJ GOLDENCHYLD and FINGERBANGERZ CREW

About 3 or so years ago, I did a small gig for this DJ crew in San Jose, Ca. It was one of those experiences that I hoped for the photos to come out well because of all of the uneven lighting situations. But even though those were in the back of my mind up until I got home to work on the photos, I had a great time. It was an overall experience not just from shooting around but the environment and being surrounded by thousands of records around you. I had never seen this many records in my life.

Lemus Family

Another late post. For this one, I was hired by the family during one of their rare family gathering that had everyone under one roof. I had a blast because they were so laid back. Even the grandparents had the patience of having their photos taken one after the other.

Didn't you know...

Didn't you know that Bingo Night is the place to be?

I am really happy that I was able to take photos of such wonderful people whom lived long lives and continuing to enjoy it with their friends playing games and having a few laughs.